It's a K-pop Thing
A podcast by two journalists and K-pop fans who love to bring a little nuance to the fan experience. Hosted by Theresa Avila and Alexis Hodoyán-Gastélum, two journalists, friends, and fellow K-pop multi-stans, each episode of It's a K-pop Thing explores the fan culture and the stories behind the people who've helped grow K-pop into a global phenomenon.
In each episode you can expect analysis and commentary on trending K-pop news stories with the right amount of background and context for new and old fans alike. It's a K-pop Thing is, "the show where we talk about all the things that make K-pop distinctly K-pop." Follow the Show: @IKPTpod on Instagram
It's a K-pop Thing
Play This! ILLIT's "Magnetic" Plus K-pop Debut Songs That Have Stood The Test of Time
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In this edition of Play This! we bring you a previously unreleased episode that almost didn't air. Shortly after recording our discussion about ILLIT's debut hit single, "Magnetic," news broke of the corporate turmoil and fallout going on at HYBE and ADOR regarding allegations of plagiarism.
In this episode—recorded prior to the allegations surfaced by ADOR's CEO Min Hee Jin—Alexis and Theresa discuss the similarities and differences between NewJeans and ILLIT, the evolution of girl group concepts and what makes a great K-pop debut song.
LINK TO THE FULL SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: Listen Here
RUNDOWN (with timestamps):
- Disclaimer for Episode
- Original Show Intro (2:20)
- Overview of ILLIT and how it formed (5:01)
- First Impressions of ILLIT's concept (10:18)
- Is it bad for ILLIT to be compared to NewJeans? (13:26)
- Does ILLIT have J-pop vibes? How is it different? (20:21)
- Marketing ILLIT at Fashion Week (23:58)
- HYBE's access to songwriters & the classic K-pop sound (29:49)
- Do groups have to DEBUT with a HIT? (38:49)
SONG RECOMMENDATIONS
- Overview of the best K-pop debut songs (44:26)
- NCT U "7th Sense" (45:29)
- SEVENTEEN "Adore U" (55:15)
- EVERGLOW "BON BON CHOCOLAT" (61:04)
- ITZY "DALLA DALLA" (74:15)
- Final Thoughts (85:40)
LET US KNOW: What's your favorite K-pop debut song?
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It's a K-pop Thing is hosted by two journalists and longtime K-pop stans, Alexis Hodoyán-Gastélum and Theresa Avila.
LINKS TO SOCIAL:
- It's a K-pop Thing: @ikptpod
- Alexis: @hoe_doyan
- Theresa: @theresa__avila
CONTACT:
E-mail us at: itsakpopthing@alkemielab.com